This article talks about what a diadem is, how to wear jewelry. We will also talk about how to make such an ornament yourself.
If you carefully look at old portraits or coins, you will notice that a diadem flaunts on the heads of the nobility. What is a similar decoration?
Description
It used to be that the tiara was an accessory for men only. In ancient times, women did not wear such jewelry. Then it was customary to wear a diadem on the head of the Roman kings and Greek gods.
And what is the meaning of the name of this jewelry? Diadem is a word that comes from the Greek term "DIA", the so-called headband for priests in Greece. Hera, the goddess of family and marriage, was often depicted with this decoration.
Today, the crown (tiara) is also used as an ornament on the wedding veil. The tradition of using a tiara as a wedding crown dates back to the fifth century. From the beginning of the 17th century, such decorations became popular at balls and receptions. Noble ladies loved to complement their outfits with this accessory. Sometimes the first letters of the hostess's name were laid out on such a decoration.
NowA diadem is an ornament available to everyone. Girls prefer to wear tiaras at graduations and charity balls, and little girls love to wear homemade children's models for their holidays at schools and kindergartens. Babies often ask their parents to buy jewelry. However, you can do it yourself. Moreover, the manufacturing process is quite easy.
Do it yourself
A hand-made tiara is an original piece of jewelry. This accessory will suit any little princess. So, how is a tiara made for girls? Now we'll tell you. To make a children's tiara, you need: wire (4 mm thick), multi-colored beads, a metal hoop, wire cutters.
You need to cut 80 centimeters of wire. Attach a large bead to it and twist the loop. Then it is worth making a spiral of wire, and fixing slightly elongated petals around it. At the end of the wire, it is worth twisting a little and attaching a large bead in the form of a taming. All petals must be braided with a thin wire, on which small and medium beads are previously strung. In the same way, two more small flowers should be woven
Now you need to decorate the hoop. The first thing to do is screw on the little flowers.
Now you need to carefully fix all the elements and wrap them with thin wire. Then it remains only to spread the flowers, and the wire diadem is ready.
Wedding decoration. How to make a diadem with your own hands
This diadem is put on the forehead. Any bride can make such an accessory on her own, you just need to have a chain, an earring, ornecklace.
You need to put a drawing of a tiara on a napkin and cut out a model of jewelry. Paste the product with rhinestones, and from brocade you need to make a frame for stones. It will turn out beautifully and reliably. Having finished with the brocade, you need to make holes for the stones and make a pattern of beads around the contour. A hoop is put on the bottom under the brocade. A wedding diadem should be strict and feminine. It is desirable that it matches the dress.
Diy prom tiara
Greek style decoration is perfect for prom. The manufacturing process will not take much time. Pebbles need to be glued onto a small bezel. At the same time, string a few pieces of beads and leave to hang. If you make a suitable hairstyle, then such a tiara will simply look great. She will make any girl happy. It remains only to choose the right outfit in the same style and you can shine at the prom. It must be remembered that a well-chosen decoration is already half the battle.
Homemade beaded tiara variant
For the product you need:
- Beads in two shades of silver and green.
- Green beads or mother-of-pearl pearls (31 pieces).
- White wire.
Production
- The first stage of weaving. It is necessary to weave exactly nine pieces of shamrocks with 3 beads, one with four. Gather the trefoil petals in one chain. You have to do it in a certain order. First there are 4 shamrocks, on which three beads are strung. Then the shamrockcenter. Then you need to repeat 4 shamrocks with three beads.
- Assembly stage decoration. Attach the ninth shamrock to the central petal, on which there are 3 beads. The design will be reliable only with a common green cross for all leaves. For a more beautiful look of the diadem, you need to add decor to the right and left side of the product.
- Last step. It is necessary to create a solid frame for decoration. To do this, beads should be put on the iron wire for the entire length of the product. After you need to attach this frame to the diadem with a thin wire. Align all the links and you can start fitting. The handmade tiara is ready.
How to choose jewelry?
If you buy a diadem, it is better to choose a model made of white metal, for example, white gold. You need to wear an accessory like a headband, right in your hair. It is advisable to buy jewelry that already has cloves. This will be an additional fastening so that the tiara does not fall off.
The tiara should be the only active decoration. Large massive necklaces, earrings or bracelets do not go well with him. It is worth giving up even the rings. If you want to add a diadem, then you need to do this with the help of miniature jewelry. Mini earrings or bracelets will do.
In modern fashion, the tiara has taken a place of honor. Many famous designers use tiaras in their collections. With the help of rhinestones, an image of a real princess is created from a small open crown. The designer has a chance to show imagination. You can think of any look for this decoration.
Hair and tiara
As for the hairstyle, it is important to remember that bangs cannot be worn with this decoration. Better to have it removed. The absence of bangs will make it possible to highlight the cheekbones. Most of all, for the crown, hairstyles are made from long hair, combing curls, and transforming into a beautiful styling or curl with playful curls.
The tiara looks amazing if the hair is let down. Tiaras look elegant on curls gathered in a high hairstyle. The decoration will look favorably on the hair, which is collected in a bun at the top, and with a hanging curl. The main thing is that the hairstyle emphasizes the beauty of the product.
Face shape and tiara
If a girl has a square-shaped face, then it is best to choose a tiara all along the length strewn with stones. Ladies with a triangular face are well suited for even-shaped jewelry, in which there are no sharp edges and elevations. It is recommended to pay attention to models with a floral pattern.
Women with an oval face can choose any style of jewelry. However, an asymmetrical headdress will look unusual. For chubby ladies, in order to make the oval of the face seem more elongated, you need to choose high tiaras with sharp edges. Any lady will be able to choose her own special decoration. It will turn a simple girl into a real princess.
